What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
At BAYADA Home Health Care, we are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team in Hoboken, New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed PT to provide home health visits with our Hudson County Visits team.
Job Description & Requirements
- Physical Therapist Role:
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
We require one year of prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, allowing them to receive the medical care needed to remain at home.
Responsibilities:
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
- Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
- Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications:
- A current NJ Physical Therapist license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
BAYADA values our employees and believes they are our greatest asset. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, weekly pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow makes us a great place to work.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We value family and work-life balance, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to advance in their career. Our extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs prepare you for success. Get back to doing what you love, as the clinician you always wanted to be.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
